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SWINGSAX68 · 06-03-2002, 01:54 PM

My engine is mounted far back on the frame. I know it's supposed to be on the first set of mounting holes but the guy that put the engine in said that it would be fine the way it is. My girlfreinds truck is like that also. Will this cause any major problems in the long run to my engine or anything else?
The only thing I see visually wrong is that the distributer is a little far back and the spark plug cables are a little cramped. Also the linkage to the transmission from the column had to be adjusted, but nothing else.
My girlfreinds father (both have 63's)said that on my 68 it might be a problem with the fire wall being so close. Thats about it.
Let me know ya'll. It's a 307...if you need to know.

Gordo · 06-03-2002, 05:29 PM

Been running mine that way for 100K plus miles, other than being a little tight at the firewall, no problems. I also run a HEI.

06-03-2002, 01:54 PM	#1
SWINGSAX68 Now the others dig........ Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,520	Engine Mounting My engine is mounted far back on the frame. I know it's supposed to be on the first set of mounting holes but the guy that put the engine in said that it would be fine the way it is. My girlfreinds truck is like that also. Will this cause any major problems in the long run to my engine or anything else? The only thing I see visually wrong is that the distributer is a little far back and the spark plug cables are a little cramped. Also the linkage to the transmission from the column had to be adjusted, but nothing else. My girlfreinds father (both have 63's)said that on my 68 it might be a problem with the fire wall being so close. Thats about it. Let me know ya'll. It's a 307...if you need to know. __________________ 68 Chevy C10 Stepside Black Primer 78 GMC Longbed White 09 Chevy Silverado Shortbed Granite Blue *LOOKING FOR A 67 4 DOOR IMPALA!!!Just like Sam and Dean Winchester!! 'Cause Mustangs are for p^#$ and you can fit a body in the trunk of a 67 Impala* MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Texas State University-San Marcos, TX Certified Music Educator I hope Mom is up there watching and being my Guardian Angel "I've got a fever.....and the only prescription.....IS MORE COW BELL" -The Legendary: Bruce Dickenson "F#$@ 'em up!!!!!!" -The Legendary: Rogelio Escobar TRUCKY LINKS** http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=457750 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=461184 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=472848 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=417541 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=477788

06-03-2002, 05:29 PM	#2
Gordo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Killingworth, CT. USA Posts: 3,378	Been running mine that way for 100K plus miles, other than being a little tight at the firewall, no problems. I also run a HEI. __________________ 1971 C10 swb stepside 350/700R4/3.73posi (retired as of 4/22/03) 1998 S10 short bed 2002 S10 Blazer 1942 Oldsmobile 1958 Massey Harris Pony 1951 Wife Killingworth, Connecticut May those who love us, love us, any of those who do not love us, may God turn their hearts. And if God is unable to turn their hearts, may he turn their ankles so we may know them by their limping. A man who works with his hands is a laborer; a man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman; but a man who works with his hands and his brain and his heart is an artist.



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